Handling Ball Pythons

I was wondering, is there a correct way on how to handle ball pythons? Or is it just a place the snake in your hands kind of thing? I know you try to support the body weight and not touch the head but is there any other things that goes along with handling?

I just hold them, don't think i do anything special

I pick them up with both hands in the middle part of the body, "hooking" them, not grabbing.
Then hold in hands or place on shoulder.

Elegantly, is how I do it.

Firm but gently, supporting the heaviest part of the body so not to overly stress any particular muscle group.

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Originally Posted by Capray

I pick them up with both hands in the middle part of the body, "hooking" them, not grabbing.
Then hold in hands or place on shoulder.

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this. and don't stick them in the freezer.

My adult male will just crawl up my arm and around my neck as soon as I stick it into his tank if he wants out, my female is still small so I just scoop her up into the palm of my hand to pick her up.

Just remember to be very gentle whilst handling your balls;)

they dont like to be firmly held, just hold them in a way that allows them to slither through your hand. Also they get nervous and move a lot when they feel there is a risk of them falling down, so yes, well-supported on the arms or shoulders is the right way to go.

apart from that, there isnt much that you could do wrong.

Can you fit one in your mouth?